The idea is to break the egg into the rice, debone the chicken, mix everything together and eat.

Singaporean black pepper mussels

Lo si fun in a clay pot

The unisex restroom decor is a bit…unique. Behind a bamboo screed are pictures of Chinese prostitutes.

Honestly, if I didn’t know to look for it, I’d never have known it was there.

Out of 10? A strong 6 to borderline 7.

This is seriously authentic Malaysian food and not dumbed down for the masses. The place has a nice casual vibe and I can see myself coming back for an encore. My one criticism is that its shockingly LOUD. There’s very little sound absorption in the room — wooden tables and chairs, brick walls and a stereo going full blast. However if you can deal with that shortcoming, then you’ll have a grand old time.

Fatty Crab is located at 643 Hudson Street (between Horatio and Gansevoort Streets), in the West Village.